Maihiihi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maihiihi, Waikato 3972 · Ōtorohanga District
About Maihiihi School
Maihiihi School is a state full primary school located in Maihiihi, in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 37 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.7%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)37
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Maihiihi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 37
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Maihiihi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maihiihi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Korakonui School
Korakonui · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 8.4 km away
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 8.6 km away
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 11 km away
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Te Akau School
Te Akau · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maihiihi School a good school?
Maihiihi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Maihiihi School rank in Waikato?
Maihiihi School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Maihiihi School?
Maihiihi School had 37 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Maihiihi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maihiihi School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maihiihi School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Maihiihi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.